What is Coconut Water Exactly?

You know what water is and you know what coconuts are, but what exactly is coconut water? And no, it’s not water infused with coconuts, or special water for watering coconut palms.

The coconut, fruits of the coconut palm tree, may not make you monetarily rich like the song “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” suggests, but it is the source of coconut water, which is rich in helpful ingredients.

Read on to learn more about what coconut water is and where it comes from.

What is Coconut Water?
Coconut water is a clear liquid with what some describe a nut-flavor. For Southeast Asian nations, who also harvest coconuts for their flesh, oil, and milk, coconut water has long been a prevalent staple. In Central America, coconut water is called “agua de pipa” or “water pipe.”

Coconut water, a nutritious, natural drink, is one of the highest sources of electrolytes known to man. Specifically, coconut water contains minerals like magnesium and potassium, even more than what’s found in a banana. Additionally, it contains no fat or cholesterol and is very low in calories, which are mostly from natural sugars.

Where Does Coconut Water Come From?
Coconut water is found in the cavity of the coconut you see when you crack one open. As a coconut matures, the white flesh absorbs and replaces coconut water, which is also absorbed into the air. Therefore, coconut water must be found in young, green coconuts which are generally still attached to the tree.

This differs from coconut milk or cream. Coconut milk is made by boiling equal amounts of water and shredded coconut together until foamy, then straining, while coconut cream is made in a similar fashion but with a higher shredded coconut to water ratio.

What is PHENOM™ Coconut Water?
PHENOM™ is made from 100% natural coconut water, contains no artificial flavors , preservatives or added sugars, is low in calories, and contains zero cholesterol. And the best part, it’s fused with GNC power for more benefits.

Now that you know what coconut water is, learn more about the different PHENOM™ products.

i have heard so much coconut oils, milk and water. i have seen it in some stores. ive womdered the benefits that your body benefits from it. does this help you lose weight? i realize that it is low in calories and it could reduce caloric intake. what other benefits does it provide?

I have been interested in coconut water for some years now. the first time I had it was in Africa. It is the most refreshing drink you can ever drink. God knows what He is doing.
one ?. since it has a potent amount of electrolytes why do you add to it?
I have had many coconut waters. this brand is the worst I’ve ever tasted.

I have been wanting to try this for a while- thank you for this info! I have one question:
So this coconut water is what we would find inside a coconut that we would buy in the store? Or is that different? I know that the store bought coconut isn’t ‘young’- but it usually has some liquid inside. Is it less nutritious the longer it has been in there?

My family is from Fiji and when I was younger my parents would crack open a coconut and feed it to us. I hated the taste, but always felt more energized after drinking it. Now, I love coconut water and drink it every chance I get! Someone told me that it’s better than water for hydration because it has a plasma in it that is similar to that in our body.

I can’t believe there is such a great option with such high Potassium and Magnesium content, I REALLY can’t wait to try it!!
It’s hard to find drinks with such great content that also taste great and are lower calorie like this one.

I always thought that coconut water turned into coconut milk as the coconut ripened. I had no idea that coconut milk is made with coconut flesh.

This article mentions that white flesh replaces coconut water as coconuts age, indicating that the volume of coconut water decreases as the coconut matures. Are there any nutritional or flavor differences between the water in a young and a mature coconut?

Coconut water is also very satisfying to drink, even if you’re not fond of other coconut products. It’s a nice development that more companies are offering coconut water; I just hope they keep its essence intact.

Thank You for informing me of what exactly “coconut water” is! For a very long time, I was confusing coconut milk for coconut water. Big mistake! Coconut milk will cause weight gain, exactly the opposite result of what I was trying to acheive! This article, and site in general, is very helpful! Thanks again!!

I Love Coconut Water! I drink it right from the coconut-but that is not always easy to carry into a gym so having it in a container and not loosing any of the nutrients, makes since. looking forward to trying yours!

I love coconut water. I expected it to be nasty at first,but once I tried it,I found that I love it. I prefer it over regular water now. It hydrates better. I’d love to try Phenom. I haven’t seen it locally.

im from the islands of jamaica and I used to drink coconut water if not everyday very frequently. i used to blend the “meat” as we sometimes call it to make our own coconut milk which we use as an ingredient in island dish rice and peas. I also use to boil the hardened pulp from the dry coconuts with sugar to make a candy we call coconut drops. since i live in the states i cant get fresh coconuts like im used to but i buy them in the cans which is almost as good as the real deal. in my country they mix it with lime sometimes and drink it to reduce high blood pressure

I’ve had different brands of coconut water before and have always been pleased with the taste and the benefits. I actually did most of my marathon training drinking coconut water instead of sports drinks! I’m always willing to try new brands because it may be my next favorite.

I love that it is high in potassium since I am sensitive to bananas. It’s interesting how the health benefits of coconuts are being rediscovered lately. Virgin coconut oil has a lot of health benefits too. I can’t wait to try this product.

Interesting. As kids we would eat the white part of the coconut, but never thought to drink the water! Would love to give it a try. I’m always looking for natural ways to increase my potassium intake since I don’t like bananas.

I would love to try the “coconut water”… I have traveled to many places and drank str8 out the coconut and I would like to see how close this will come and I am sure it is going to be very refreshing……cant wait to try it

Coconut Water! Sounds refreshing, soothing, almost in a romatic kind of way. Just what I need after a L-O-N-G, BUTT KICKING workout! Give me a hydro, energy, pick me up with Multi-Vitamins. What else could you really ask for? Sounds PERFECT!

I haven’t tried this yet, but what a great article full of information!!! I would love to try some of this product, as I am not a big fan of gaterade or powerade this would be a great alternative when trying to refuel from my workouts!!! Not to mention, I LOVE COCONUT, so all in all I think that this would be a perfect fit for me!

Are there any nursing moms out there who has tried this drink for a while? I would like to know if it has had an affect on your baby’s bowel movements. How often do you drink it and how long have you been taking it? What are the results from drinking coconut water and what are they?
Thanks!

Good article. I’ve been wondering exactly what coconut water is and how it compares to coconut milk. I’m not a huge fan of coconut flavor but I’m fine with a moderate amount of it, so I’d like to give it a try.